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DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH COMPLETE 1100 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| CERTIFIED POST
ANESTHESIA NURSE EXAM PREP 2025 (MOST
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1. A 68-year-old patient with hypertension and DM type 2 is
scheduled for elective total knee arthroplasty under spinal
anesthesia. Which lab value requires postponement?
A. Serum creatinine 1.2 mg/dL
B. INR 1.1
C. Platelet count 45,000/µL
D. Hemoglobin 11 g/dL
Answer: C
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia requires a platelet count ≥80,000–
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,100,000/µL to reduce risk of spinal epidural hematoma. 45,000
is too low. A (Cr 1.2 is normal or mild renal impairment), B (INR
1.1 normal), D (Hgb 11 acceptable for elective surgery).
2. Which medication is most critical to hold prior to surgery to
prevent serotonin syndrome when a patient is taking an
MAOI?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Meperidine
C. Fentanyl
D. Propofol
Answer: B
Rationale: Meperidine + MAOI can cause serotonin syndrome
(agitation, hyperthermia, rigidity). Fentanyl and propofol are
safe. Acetaminophen has no interaction.
3. A patient with severe aortic stenosis is scheduled for hernia
repair under monitored anesthesia care (MAC). Preop
2
,assessment should prioritize:
A. Beta-blocker administration
B. Assessment of syncope and angina
C. Antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis
D. Checking urine output
Answer: B
Rationale: Aortic stenosis patients risk hypotension, syncope,
angina, and sudden death with vasodilation. Beta-blockers not
routine. Endocarditis prophylaxis not needed for hernia repair.
4. Which lab finding in a preop patient indicates possible
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
A. Platelets 150,000 with aPTT 60
B. Platelets 70,000 with recent heparin exposure
C. INR 2.5
D. PT 15 seconds
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, Answer: B
Rationale: HIT typically causes platelet drop >50% or <150,000
5–10 days after heparin. Option B shows thrombocytopenia
after heparin. A is normal platelets. C and D unrelated.
5. Preoperative fasting for a patient having a heavy meal
(fried chicken, potatoes) should be at least:
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 12 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: ASA fasting guidelines: 6h for light meal, 8h for
fatty/fried food, 2h for clear liquids. Heavy meal requires 8
hours.
6. A patient reports using a Scopolamine patch for motion
sickness. Preop, the nurse should anticipate:
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DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH COMPLETE 1100 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| CERTIFIED POST
ANESTHESIA NURSE EXAM PREP 2025 (MOST
RECENT!!)
1. A 68-year-old patient with hypertension and DM type 2 is
scheduled for elective total knee arthroplasty under spinal
anesthesia. Which lab value requires postponement?
A. Serum creatinine 1.2 mg/dL
B. INR 1.1
C. Platelet count 45,000/µL
D. Hemoglobin 11 g/dL
Answer: C
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia requires a platelet count ≥80,000–
1
,100,000/µL to reduce risk of spinal epidural hematoma. 45,000
is too low. A (Cr 1.2 is normal or mild renal impairment), B (INR
1.1 normal), D (Hgb 11 acceptable for elective surgery).
2. Which medication is most critical to hold prior to surgery to
prevent serotonin syndrome when a patient is taking an
MAOI?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Meperidine
C. Fentanyl
D. Propofol
Answer: B
Rationale: Meperidine + MAOI can cause serotonin syndrome
(agitation, hyperthermia, rigidity). Fentanyl and propofol are
safe. Acetaminophen has no interaction.
3. A patient with severe aortic stenosis is scheduled for hernia
repair under monitored anesthesia care (MAC). Preop
2
,assessment should prioritize:
A. Beta-blocker administration
B. Assessment of syncope and angina
C. Antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis
D. Checking urine output
Answer: B
Rationale: Aortic stenosis patients risk hypotension, syncope,
angina, and sudden death with vasodilation. Beta-blockers not
routine. Endocarditis prophylaxis not needed for hernia repair.
4. Which lab finding in a preop patient indicates possible
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
A. Platelets 150,000 with aPTT 60
B. Platelets 70,000 with recent heparin exposure
C. INR 2.5
D. PT 15 seconds
3
, Answer: B
Rationale: HIT typically causes platelet drop >50% or <150,000
5–10 days after heparin. Option B shows thrombocytopenia
after heparin. A is normal platelets. C and D unrelated.
5. Preoperative fasting for a patient having a heavy meal
(fried chicken, potatoes) should be at least:
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 12 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: ASA fasting guidelines: 6h for light meal, 8h for
fatty/fried food, 2h for clear liquids. Heavy meal requires 8
hours.
6. A patient reports using a Scopolamine patch for motion
sickness. Preop, the nurse should anticipate:
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